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The Honorable Board of County Commissioners met today with the following
present: Roy W. Crow, Scott D. Livie, and William W. Pickrum, presiding.
T. Edward Robinson, County Administrator, was also in attendance
. Minutes of the November 25 and December 2 meetings were approved as
amended.
W. Roger Williams, Treasurer, reported a balance of $7,428,335.00
. AIRPORT
Larry L. Cox, a member of the Airport Study Committee, appeared and read
a statement emphasizing that the Final Report of the Airport Study Committee
was not unanimously endorsed by the Study Committee and that he did not
sign the Final Report. Mr. Cox cited the reasons for his refusal to sign
the Final Report, indicating that although he believes that an airport
in the County will contribute to the County's economic development, it
is his contention that its feasibility was not proven by the Report of
the Airport Study Committee. He believes that the Report is "a thinly
veiled recommendation that the Commissioners reconsider the Worton site."
Mr. Cox also conveyed his opinion that the Report does not fulfill the
Mission that the Commissioners gave to the Study Committee, to "Assess
the feasibility of a public/private airport in Kent County. Should the
committee conclude that an airport is desirable, the recommendation to
the Board of County Commissioners is to include appropriate size, scope,
and general location." He expressed his belief that the advocates of the
Worton site for an airport continued their advocacy at every meeting of
the Study Committee even after the Commissioners confirmed, at their meeting
in Betterton, November 4, 2003, that the Worton site would not be considered
or re-considered.
Mr. Cox cited the following issues that he believes the Study Report and
its Recommendations do not address:
- The Report states that "the Preferred location for the Kent County Airport
is near the geographical center of the county." It is Mr. Cox' opinion
that there was no analysis made of the various locations throughout the
County.
- The Study Report states that "We recommend an airport be constructed
with a minimum runway length of 4,200 feet, at a site suitable for future
expansion." Mr. Cox believes that the Report tends to minimize the requirements
for future expansion, an expansion which Mr. Cox expects.
Mr. Cox expressed his opinion that there is no discussion in the Study
Report of the impact on the County of the "Air Defense Identification
Zone " (ADIZ) restrictions over the Baltimore-Washington airspace. Mr.
Cox identified Kent County as just outside of that secured area, making
it attractive to pilots hampered by the ADIZ restrictions on the Western
Shore. However, as Mr. Cox further explained, the demands for hangars,
taxiways, and flight operations could require significant expansion, requiring
investment by the County which he believes is not considered in the Study
Report.
Mr. Cox emphasized that because, in his opinion, the Study Report did
not fulfill its Mission, he refused to sign the Report.
Tyler Campbell appeared and read a statement signed by Mr. Campbell, Jim
Douglass, George McLaughlin and Bill Knepshield, all members of the Airport
Study Committee, providing an evaluation of the cost of a proposed airport
in Kent County. Mr. Douglass was in attendance as well. The statement
encouraged the Commissioners to take steps to secure the Worton site for
the proposed County airport. It suggested that the Commissioners invite
Tom Beckett, Chairperson, Airport Study Committee, to make his presentation
to the owners of the Worton property, advocating the property as a site
for the proposed airport. The above signed further expressed their opinion
that the Commissioners have an obligation and fiduciary responsibility
to the citizens of the County and suggested that they work with a "skilled
negotiator and provide an environment for open, meaningful discussions."
Commissioner Pickrum emphasized that the Airport Study Committee were
chartered by the Board of Commissioners to study the economic feasibility
of an airport in the County; the Committee was not chartered to study
the social feasibility of an airport. Further, Commissioner Pickrum indicated
that it is the responsibility of the Commissioners to address what is
best for all of the citizens of the County to include, in addition to
economic concerns, the social and environmental concerns of the County.
He indicated that the option still stands for discussion with Mr. and
Mrs. Fry concerning their Worton property and that the Fry's still have
the opportunity to change their mind, should they so choose.
Mr. Douglass expressed his opinion that studies of all pertinent issues
regarding the feasibility of the Worton property for the proposed airport
were already accomplished. All of these feasibility studies would have
to be made for alternative sites.
BAYSIDE PUBLIC LANDING
Carter Stanton, Director of Public Works, appeared and reported that,
as per the request of the Commissioners made at their November 18th meeting,
he obtained verbal bids for the necessary repairs of the Bayside Landing
bulkhead. Only one bid was received from Deckelmen's Pile Driving in the
amount of $8,750, $5,000.00 of which is available from the State Waterway
Improvement Division.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crow, seconded by Commissioner Livie,
and made unanimous by Commissioner Pickrum to approve the recommendation
made by Mr. Stanton to accept the bid received from Deckelmen's Pile Driving
for the repair of the Bayside bulkhead using the said grant and taking
$3,750.00 out of the contingency fund for repairs to the bulkhead.
Mr. Stanton advised that the bulkhead could be replaced in two phases:
$100,000 for Phase I, (Fiscal Year 2005), and $100,000 for Phase II (Fiscal
Year 2006).
Commissioner Pickrum noted that the grant money for the Phase II work
in Fiscal Year 2006 will have to be matched. Commissioner Crow recommended
to seek option from the State to borrow the money ahead , thereby saving
some money that would accrue in the interim. Mr. Stanton agreed to make
this suggestion to the State on the County's behalf.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Commissioners received and reviewed the Board of Education's Fiscal
Year 2003 Financial Statement and Management letter and their subsequent
action plan. A letter will go forth to members of the Board of Education
offering the assistance of the County's Budget and Accounting Office to
help resolve the critical issues identified
Correspondence was received from David G. Lever, Executive Director, State
of Maryland Public School Construction Program, regarding Fiscal Year
2005 Public School Construction Program(PSCP): Staff Recommendations for
Funding and Planning Approval.
Dr Lever pointed out that severe fiscal constraints in the anticipated
State funding for FY 2005 limit the ability of the PSCP to support the
more than $400,000,000 in funding requests that were submitted. He reported
that only a small number of the 85 requests for planning approval could
be moved forward. Kent County's request includes $555,000 representing
Phase I for hybrid modernization of the Kent County High School. Dr. Lever
conveyed that the Interagency Committee will hold a hearing on December
11, 2003 on requests received. The Committee will develop its recommendations
after the December 11th meeting of which the Commissioners will be informed.
A hearing before the Board of Public Works will be held in Annapolis on
January 28, 2004.
BUDGET
Pat Merritt, Budget and Accounting Director, appeared and reviewed proposed
budget schedule for Fiscal Year 2005.
CABLE TV
A public information meeting took place on December 4, 2003 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Commissioners' Hearing Room concerning the sale of cable systems
by Charter Communications to Atlantic Broadband which will affect certain
municipalities in the County. The meeting served as a forum for discussions
concerning cable systems in general as well. A representative of the media
and one interested person attended.
The Commissioners approved and signed Resolution granting consent to the
assignment of the Franchise from Charter Communication to Atlantic Broadband
effective as of the Closing Date pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement.
CHESAPEAKE BAY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Amy Moredock, Environmental Planner, appeared and reported that Kent County
has recently been re-certified as a Gold Level Bay Partner (raised from
the Silver Level), the highest level in this award category under the
Chesapeake Bay Partner Community Awards Program. When asked for the reason
why the County received a higher recognition than in previous years, Ms.
Moredock replied that the County received the "gold" level of the award
due to its environmental activity and partnership in watershed planning
with the Chester River Association (CRA).
Ms. Moredock pointed out that very few counties in Maryland have received
this award. Ms. Moredock also reported that an organization has been formed
and has named itself the "Sassafras River Association." Commissioner Livie
suggested that the Sassafras River Association consider merging with the
CRA, given that the two organizations share similar communities in their
membership and that both would then be able to share the resource of the
RiverKeeper, Dr. Eileen McLellan.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Marjorie C. Brown, Commissioner representative on the Planning Commission,
reported the Planning Commission will start reviewing the Comprehensive
Plan in January and February 2004.
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND WASTE WATER SERVICES
Wayne Morris, Director , Department of Water and Wastewater Services,
appeared and presented report on the following issues (Susanne Hayman,
County Attorney, was also in attendance) :
Tolchester Service Area
Resolution Establishing Sewer Allocation Moratorium in Tolchester Sewerage
Service Area - The Commissioners signed a Resolution declaring a moratorium
on the issuance of sewer allocations in the Tolchester Sewerage Service
Area (as shown on the service area maps contained in the County's Water
and Sewerage Plan). Commissioner Pickrum read the Resolution for the record.
The purpose for this moratorium is to permit a technical review committee,
comprised of representatives from the County's Planning and Zoning, Water
and Wastewater, Health Department, and County's Commissioners' Offices,
to study the Tolchester Service Area and to make recommendations to the
County Commissioners for revising the Tolchester Growth Management Plan
to allow for controlled growth. This moratorium is effective as of December
9, 2003 and shall last for a period of time until April 1, 2004.
In addition, the Resolution states that the Board of County Commissioners
find it in the best interest of the County's citizens to revise the Tolchester
Growth Management Plan to provide additional allocations beyond the 40
allocations originally authorized in order to accommodate needs and to
allow appropriate, controlled growth in Tolchester Estates. Further, the
Resolution notes that the development of a revised growth management plan
for the Tolchester Sewerage Service Area poses numerous challenges, including
but not limited to non-conforming lots subdivided prior to zoning, the
capacity for existing sewer infrastructure, the lack of roads in some
areas, environmental issues, and fiscal concerns.
Commissioner Crow advised that a representative of Soil Conservation Service
be added to the membership of the technical review committee.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crow, seconded by Commissioner Livie,
and made unanimous by Commissioner Pickrum to approve as amended the Resolution
Establishing Sewer Allocation Moratorium in Tolchester Sewerage Service
Area.
Commissioner Crow expressed his concern as to the effectiveness of the
review of other agencies that receive the allocations approved by the
Board of Commissioners, remarking that he had not anticipated the approval
given by some environmental agencies to certain properties.
- A sewer allocation was requested for Andrew and Judith Tolomeo for property
in Tolchester Estates, Tax Map 35B, Parcel # 382. Due to the moratorium
placed, no action will be taken on this request at this time.
Worton Service Area
- One allocation approval letter was sent to Charles D. Reed, in care
of Kevin Shearon.
Mr. Morris reported that there are currently proposed 5 lot subdivisions
in the Worton service area. Commissioner Pickrum inquired as to what needs
exist in the Worton area to meet the County's growth expectation. Mr.
Morris replied, listing the following: a water tower (for storage), a
reconfiguration of sewer lines, a lagoon, an upgrade of the pump station,
and the fulfillment of the new ammonia restriction regulations.
Commissioner Pickrum inquired as to the necessity of building a water
tower, to which Mr. Morris replied that a water tower has to be built
for water storage purposes, adding that a storage tank is not the best
solution given that a 75,000 to 100,000 gallon tank would be required.
Marcy Brown, Commissioner representative of the Planning Commission, asked
whether or not a water tower could serve as a cell-phone receptor. Commissioner
Crow advised against that function for a water tower, citing the need
for maintenance on it as a cell-receptor.
Water and Sewer Rates
Commissioner Crow requested that a point of clarification be made by the
Kent County News in light of an article about water and sewer rates that
appeared in the newspaper on Thursday, December 4, 2003. Commissioner
Crow explained that the water and sewer rates for residents of the Town
of Chestertown should not be compared to the water and sewer rates of
the County, describing the rates published as "comparing apples to oranges."
He noted that the operational costs for water and sewer services for residents
of the Town of Chestertown were included in the residents' property taxes.
Commissioner Pickrum concurred, further noting that the customer base
of water and sewer services of the Town of Chestertown is much larger
than the County's customer base.
Memorandum was received from Wayne Morris, responding to comments and
questions raised at the Public Hearing concerning Cost of Service/Rate
Study for Water and Sewer Systems on December 2, 2003. Responding to Sue
Brown's comments in which she alleged that several homes in Tolchester
area are not receiving a sewer bill, Mr. Morris indicated that on several
occasions, he asked Ms. Brown to provide him with the locations of said
homes and, thus far, has not received them.
Mr. Morris advised the Commissioners that they will be provided with copies
of the minutes and all correspondence related to the revisions for all
marinas approved by the previous Board of Commissioners.
Responding to Commissioner Pickrum's question regarding monthly billing
instead of quarterly, Mr. Morris expressed his opinion that this approach
might contribute to a shortage of manpower in his department, explaining
that it requires two men a week to read all of the water meters. He further
stated that his department is currently experiencing difficulty in keeping
up with repairs and maintenance.
Regarding the rates themselves, Mr. Morris submitted recommendations in
conjunction with raising existing rates to also increase allocation fees.
The current water and sewer allocation fees are: $2,240 for water and
$2,240 for sewer, with the exception of Fairlee and Tolchester where the
sewer allocation fee is $2,900. The difference in fees is because when
the Tolchester system was built, the County took the total cost of construction
and divided by the capacity to obtain a cost per gallon, and then multiplied
that number by 250 gallons (Equivalent Dwelling Unit). These fees, Mr.
Morris explained, were last increased in December 1997 (7 years).
Correspondence was received from Phillip P.W. and Jeannette B. Parish
expressing their hope that the County's water/sewer system rates would
be the same in all of the municipalities in the County and that the County
does not double what the incorporated towns charge. They inquired whether
or not there is "room to lower the cost of services." Further, they noted
that it may be that the public feels that the Commissioners have already
made a decision about water and sewer rates and, hence, the poor attendance
at the public informational meetings.
Electronic mail was received from Dot Smith of Worton expressing her agreement
with comments made by Bob Dempsey at the December 2, 2003 public hearing
which advised that Kent County take out loans with long terms. She also
agreed with John Nunn's statements at the public hearing, suggesting that
the Commissioners raise fees on the haulers that are dumping into the
Worton Lagoon. The other suggestions she made are as follows: that if
County residents' fees are raised, that they be raised at $10.00 increments
annually; that all districts be charged the same rates; that some residents
should be billed at a different rate, for example, people who live in
areas such as the outskirts of Rock Hall who have only sewage services.
DETENTION CENTER
Correspondence was received from Jack Laird, General Manager, Chestertown
Foods, Inc. requesting information as to the circumstances and rationale
for the County's policy in Court-authorized release of various inmates.
Mr. Laird further requested an explanation for why 6 detainees were allowed
to go home on Thanksgiving Day and one detainee was not permitted to work
at the Chestertown Foods, Inc. facility.
Warden Howell will be requested to meet with the Commissioners next week.
A memorandum was received from Carter G. Stanton, Director, Public Works,
advising that upon contacting a number of plumbing contractors, only two
proposals were received as follows: Miller Plumbing and Backhoe - $1,500.00,
and Pipes Plus Mechanical - $1,980.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crow, seconded by Commissioner Livie,
and made unanimous by Commissioner Pickrum to accept proposal submitted
by Miller Plumbing and Backhoe to make the necessary repairs of the sewer
line at the Detention Center, as per the recommendation of Carter G. Stanton,
Public Works Director. Mr. Stanton indicated that this amount would be
absorbed within the total Building Maintenance budget.)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
At 11:35 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Crow, seconded by Commissioner
Livie and made unanimous by Commissioner Pickrum to go into executive
session with P.A.M. Schaller, Economic Development Director, to discuss
proposal to locate a new business in Kent County in accordance with State
Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The executive session adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Commissioner Crow, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, expressed
his disappointment in learning that Cassie Wilson, Member, Riverside Broadcasting,
LLC, dba WCTR Radio, respectfully declined the Commissioners' offer to
appoint her as Kent County Emergency Operating Center Public Information
Officer. In her correspondence, Ms. Wilson conveyed her opinion that the
appointment would create a conflict of interest with her position as a
journalist.
FAIRLEE CREEK PUBLIC LANDING
Carter G. Stanton, Director, Public Works, reported that an application
has been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as
it relates to costs involved for the repair of the pier which was damaged
during Hurricane Isabel.
FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
Correspondence was received from Christopher A. Powell, President, Kent
County Fire Chiefs' Association, informing the Commissioners that the
Community Fire Company of Millington placed an ambulance in service on
November 26th and is now providing service for its citizens in their territory.
He further requests that an adjustment be made in the money allotment
the Millington Fire Company receive from the County to Ambulance from
Medical Assist.
FORESTRY BOARD
A presentation of holiday trimmings for the Court House and the County
Government Center was made by Teri Batchelor, Whaland Clark, Holly and
Mac McCoy representing the County Forestry Board. Ms. Batchelor indicated
that the large, decorated evergreen wreath, roping, and smaller wreath
surrounding the County Seal are examples of "the reusable resources" of
our County forests. The Commissioners offered their gratitude to the Forestry
Board for their generous and creative holiday trimmings to the County.
The Commissioners' gratitude was extended to Andy and Donna Simmons for
the large evergreen wreath which decorates the Court House, and to Holly
and Mac McCoy for the evergreen garland and small wreath, encircling the
County Seal which decorate the County Government Center.
HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Commissioners, having approved the recommendation of the Housing and
Community Development Office to subordinate the lien the County holds
on the lands of Ronald and Lori Roark (known as 26519 Dutchtown Road in
Still Pond) to Wilmington National Finance, signed the Subordination Agreement.
HURRICANE ISABEL
Memorandum was received from Sue Willits, Emergency Planning Coordinator,
reporting that, with the assistance of Dr. Ann Hennessey, a Victims Support
Meeting was scheduled to take place on December 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Mainstay in Rock Hall. Ms. Willits indicated that in addition to the
Commissioners, the other invited guests are Congressman Wayne Gilchrest,
a representative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Maryland
Emergency Management Agency and the Maryland Insurance Commission, Robin
Frazier of the Governor's Office, Mayor Jacobs, representatives from local
banks and insurance companies and representatives from the County Environmental
Health and Planning and Zoning Departments. Due to prior commitments that
will prevent their attendance, a message to the victims from the Commissioners
will be provided.
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT (MDE)
A joint public notice issued by the MDE and the US Army Corps of Engineers
indicated that the following application is potentially eligible for authorization
under the Maryland State Programmatic General Permit: Jerome Staller has
applied to construct a 366-foot long stone revetment extending a maximum
of 19 feet channelward of the mean high water line for the purpose of
controlling shoreline erosion. The project is located on the Chesapeake
Bay near Tolchester in Kent County.
MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST (MET)
Correspondence was received from John Bernstein, Director, MET, reporting
that Charlotte D. Staelin proposed to donate a perpetual conservation
easement on approximately 50 acres, Tax Map 7, northwest of Galena, with
frontage on Dyer Creek in Kent County to the MET and the Eastern Shore
Land Conservancy, Inc. The MET plans to submit this easement proposal
on the December 17, 2003 agenda of the Maryland Board of Public Works
meeting.
PERSONNEL
At 10:50 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Crow, seconded by Commissioner
Livie, and made unanimous by Commissioner Pickrum to go into executive
session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with State Government
Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland
Susanne Hayman, Human Resources Director, Sheriff John Price and Lt./Detective
Scott Metzbower were in attendance.
The executive session adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Commissioner Pickrum announced that the Board of Commissioners approved
that an adjustment to the County's pay schedule would be made for a $1,000.00
increase for County employees, effective December 24, 2003. He also reported
that the Board of Education employees and teachers will also receive a
similar increase effective January 1, 2004. He noted that Kent County
remains the only county in Maryland that received a reduction in State
funding.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Marjorie C. Brown, Commissioner representative on the Planning Commission,
appeared along with Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning, and Amy
Moredock, Environmental Planner. Ms. Brown presented the report of the
Planning Commission on issues addressed at its December 4, 2003 meeting.
Among the projects which the Planning Commission approved, two represented
new businesses in the County. Ms. Brown noted that the next meeting of
the Planning Commission will take place on January 8, 2004 instead of
January 1, 2004. She also pointed out that there will be a vacancy, beginning
in January, of a position on the Planning Commission Board.
Commissioner Crow reported that the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy has
a contract on the Foster property located in Chestertown, noting that
the Foster property is already recognized as an agricultural land preservation
district. He expressed his concern as to prohibiting opportunities for
growth near the town limits. Mrs. Owings indicated that she would research
this situation. Commissioner Livie concurred, advising that the Planning
Commission address these concerns with the Town of Chestertown.
Mrs. Owings stated that The Town of Chestertown is in the process of completing
their comprehensive plan. Commissioner Crow suggested that the Planning
Commission be attentive to the comprehensive plans of Chestertown and
all of the County's municipalities.
PROCLAMATION
The Commissioners approved and signed a proclamation recognizing Lieutenant
Paul W. Kelley for twenty-five (25) years of dedicated service. Lieutenant
Kelley was also recognized for his duties in many facets of law enforcement,
having been decorated and cited for many outstanding accomplishments,
including his nomination as the Agency Trooper of the Year in 1991. On
August 1, 2003, Lieutenant Kelley retired from the Maryland State Police
as the Commander of the Centreville Barrack.
PROGRAM OPEN SPACE (POS)
Responding to the announced unencumbered $91,000 POS funds available for
local use, correspondence was received from Margo G. Bailey, Mayor, Town
of Chestertown, requesting that the County consider a 4-acre site located
on Schauber Road in Chestertown for purchase with the $91,000. Mayor Bailey
reported that the Town of Chestertown is in the process of planning the
development of a park on an adjacent 18 acre park site. She explained
that there are 3.996 acres that the Chester River Hospital still owns
and that has been offered to the Town in the past for $25,000 an acre.
The Town of Chestertown would like to include the 4-acre site into their
plans. The Chestertown Council voted unanimously to request the Commissioners'
consideration of the 4-acre site for purchase, using the said POS funds.
PUBLIC LANDINGS AND FACILITIES BOARD
Carter Stanton, Director of Public Works, reported that at the last Public
Landings and Facilities Board meeting all of the County buoys and moorings
were approved and that there are currently 30 public landings in the County.
He also reported that all of the moorings on Worton Creek Marina have
been removed and that the moorings have been removed at Skipjack Cove
Marina in Cecil County.
PUBLIC SECURITY
At 11:25 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Crow, seconded by Commissioner
Livie and made unanimous by Commissioner Pickrum to go into executive
session with Sheriff John Price as it relates to public security in accordance
with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
Susanne Hayman, County Attorney, and Lt./Detective Scott Metzbower, were
also in attendance.
The executive session adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
RECYCLING
Correspondence was received from Richard Lindsay, District Engineer, State
Highway Administration (SHA), Maryland Department of Transportation, responding
to Commissioner Pickrum's request that the SHA consider using recycled
paper of Creafill Fibers Corporation as an asphalt additive. Mr. Lindsay
reported that the request was forward to the appropriate lab of the SHA,
which indicated that the SHA currently uses the products of Creafill Fibers
Corporation through the Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) producers. Further, he stated
that the SHA has been using the Creafill Fibers Corporation products since
they assumed ownership.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Pickrum signed a Grant Award
and Acceptance for grant application entitled "Domestic Violence Protective
Order Entry" in the amount of $7,910.00 approved under the Local Law Enforcement
Block Grants Program (Omnibus Appropriations Act), Maryland Governor's
Office of Crime Control and Prevention. The renewal of this grant will
continue the efforts of the Sheriff's Office to continue 100% prompt entry
of all orders.
SNOW REMOVAL
Carter Stanton, Director of Public Works, gave report regarding the snow
removal efforts on December 6, 2003.
TRANSPORTATION
The Commissioners requested Jack Canan, member of the Maryland Upper Shore
Transit , (MUST) to investigate feasibility of having transportation providing
direct route from KCHS to Centreville and Chesapeake College every two
and three hours to encourage more participation at the college. He agreed
to discuss this recommendation at their next meeting.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Correspondence was received from Richard Lindsay, District Engineer, State
Highway Administration (SHA), Maryland Department of Transportation, responding
to Commissioner Pickrum's request that the SHA consider using recycled
paper of Creafill Fibers Corporation as an asphalt additive. Mr. Lindsay
reported that the request was forward to the appropriate lab of the SHA,
which indicated that the SHA currently uses the products of Creafill Fibers
Corporation through the Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) producers. Further, he stated
that the SHA has been using the Creafill Fibers Corporation products since
they assumed ownership.
There being no further business to claim their attention, the Board adjourned
to meet again on Tuesday, December 16, 2003.
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
Janice F. Fletcher
Executive Assistant
Approved: William W. Pickrum, President
Please contact Ileana Lindstrom or Janice Fletcher at (410)
778-7435 or by e-mail with
any questions or comments.
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